What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head of Corporate Communications (prefer Medical Device, Life Science, or Pharmaceutical Experience) position at FNAC ID- FUJIFILM North America Corp Imaging Division?

Position Overview

The Head of Corporate Communications role is part of the Company’s Leadership Team. This position partners with 27 Fujifilm subsidiaries in the Americas on corporate communications activities across industries including healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. It is the conduit for information sharing to and from Tokyo Headquarters (FTYO) and the subsidiaries. The leader manages a department of nineteen (19) individuals across the United States.

Company Overview

FUJIFILM Holdings America Corporation is the regional headquarters for the Americas. It is comprised of 27 affiliate companies across North and Latin America that are engaged in the research, development, manufacture, sale and service of Fujifilm products and services. The company’s portfolio represents a broad spectrum of industries including medical and life sciences, electronic, chemical, graphic arts, information systems, industrial products, broadcast, data storage, and photography. For more information, please visit :

https : / / www.fujifilm.com / us / en / about / region

FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation, headquartered in Tokyo, leverages its depth of knowledge and proprietary core technologies to deliver innovative products and services across the globe through the four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging with over 70,000 employees. Guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles,” we address social challenges and create a positive impact on society through our products, services, and business operations. Under its medium-term management plan, VISION2030, which ends in FY2030, we aspire to continue our evolution into a company that creates value and smiles for various stakeholders as a collection of global leading businesses and achieve a global revenue of 4 trillion yen (29 billion USD at an exchange rate of 140 JPY / USD). For more information, please visit :

www.fujifilmholdings.com

For further details about our commitment to sustainability and Fujifilm’s Sustainable Value Plan 2030,

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Job Description

Responsibilities

Leadership and Management

Leadership role directly managing nineteen (19) communications team members who support the full range of businesses across healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging.
Experience in the areas of PR, marketing communications, advertising, digital marketing, and creative design.
Develop strong business relationships within each company and guide the development of strong business relationships of the team members to expand the Shared Service model across the regional businesses and support M&A activities.
Provide guidance and support to the Americas subsidiaries in their internal and external communications including crisis / issues management communications, scientific, advertising, public relations activities, social media, digital marketing, website development / maintenance, trade shows, and creative design print, digital and video media across Corporate and the America’s region subsidiary websites.
As part of Fujifilm’s regional Headquarters organization, help disseminate information coming from FTYO and / or collect information requested from FTYO across Corporate Communications, Web and Advertising / Branding.
Develop the strategy to support the team members in providing adequate service levels to the businesses.
Mentor staff members, including identifying opportunities for professional advancement; ensure team members are appropriately informed and involved in projects; ensure deadlines are met; participate in assessment and career development activities; conduct annual performance appraisals of direct reports.
Provide guidance and oversee the management of PR agencies, various consultants, and creative agencies, etc.
Provide leadership of communication activities that focus on the U.S. market, but also collaborate with global markets (Japan and Europe) to ensure consistent messaging across channels.
Manage a budget in excess of $4 million.
Establish annual budget necessary to achieve the goals and expectations of the Department.
Continued investigation of cost savings opportunities within the Department.
As a shared service function, investigate cost savings opportunities and efficiencies in the Americas Corporate Communications function.

Corporate Communications

Oversee the work of Corporate Communications team members supporting the healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging businesses.

Monitor client expectations and ensure that these expectations, including those of Tokyo headquarters, are being met.

As a shared services organization, look to grow existing company and business unit accounts; identify and pursue opportunities for developing new business through value-add services (creative studio and advertising) and reduce expenses of the business through offerings.

Support our Canadian and South American subsidiaries as needed.

Public Relations

Provide guidance and support for PR team members in securing qualitative product features and business placements in target media.

Work with FTYO and business leaders to proactively communicate corporate stories which enhance brand and strengthen our corporate reputation.

Oversee activities associated with issues-oriented writing and executive PR opportunities (media interviews and preparation, Q&A, statements and quotes, executive social media posts.)

Direct the positioning of executive thought-leaders and key customers in webinars, feature articles, case studies, and peer-reviewed publications.

Employee Communications

Oversee internal editorial calendar planning on behalf of the NA region and works closely with FTYO Corporate Communication team, internal team, and business stakeholders.

Oversee strategic Environmental Safety Governance (ESG) overlay programs to support fundraising efforts for initiatives such as American Heart Association, Warrior Hike, and National Breast Cancer Foundation.

Collaborate across functions and provide strategic counsel regarding current internal communication channels and distribution methods.

Crisis Communications

Lead development and management of comprehensive communication plans for a range of crisis communication scenarios. Bring in PR specialists when required to support these activities.

Develop crisis preparedness plans and conduct practice drills for the Americas.

Due to the 24-hour nature of crisis / issues management this individual will need to be an on call communications contact.

Marketing / Sales Communications

Develop and maintain professional relationships and contacts with external subject matter experts (i.e. healthcare, industrial, and imaging) and customers and identify marketing communication opportunities on behalf of the business.

Develop strategic messaging including client materials, case studies, webinar promotional materials and other marketing documents, and ensure compliance for all documents with brand and product guidelines.

Coordinate with field sales training team to insure integration of Fujifilm Healthcare messaging in marketing and sales assessments.

Creative Studio

Provide guidance and support for team in achieving department goals.

Provide strategic partnership and direction on brand development and implementation for FTYO and the 27 Fujifilm America’s subsidiaries.

Lead the strategic direction of technology and application expansion.

Fujifilm Web Sites

Responsible for the technical and administrative operation of the various websites

Work closely with various businesses on website content management including regular updates.

Partnering with FTYO to develop Corporate content and messaging on the websites.

Ensure corporate brand messages are effectively represented on websites.

Social Media

Oversee social media strategy for Fujifilm’s subsidiary business presence across multiple platforms.

Lead the strategic direction for expanding social media offerings.

Required Skills / Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing communications / public relations or equivalent experience.

Master’s degree in communications / public relations is a plus.

15 years of continual increased responsibility and experience in all aspects of Corporate Communications.

Knowledge / Background in FDA regulatory affairs for healthcare, pharmaceutical, and / or life sciences businesses as well as FTC regulations for all businesses.

Ability to partner with Executive management and communicate at all levels of the Fujifilm Group Companies to achieve Corporate goals.

Experience managing communications plans in various life-cycle stages, including crisis communication. Ability to plan and coordinate complex and high-impact projects with varying and shifting priorities, superior organizational skills, and attention to detail.

Strong written and oral communications including presentation and influencing skills.

Strong knowledge of all social media platforms.

Desired Skills

Experience working with a global company headquartered in Japan.

Demonstrate analytical and conceptual problem-solving ability.

High level of social competence and excellent networking skills and have strong relationship building and interpersonal skills.

High degree of people skills to build solid interpersonal partnerships within Fujifilm Americas.

Demonstrate ability to apply general business knowledge and experience in a complex, fast-paced environment.

Demonstrate ability to develop and lead execution of effective communication programs and plans both internally and externally across businesses.

Experience working in a public relations agency.

Corporate shared services experience a plus.

Salary and Benefits :

225,000 - $240,000 depending on experience

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

To all agencies : Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of Fujifilm about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms / employment agencies to any employee at Fujifilm via-email, the internet or in any form and / or method will be deemed the sole property of Fujifilm, unless such search firms / employment agencies were engaged by Fujifilm for this requisition and a valid agreement with Fujifilm is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the Fujifilm agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.

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EEO Information

Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.

ADA Information

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department (

hlushrteam@fujifilm.com

Salary : $225,000 - $240,000

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